Naphthalene
Joy Village
Naphthalene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon, or PAH, released from combustion of fossil fuels and waste incinerators, and also used as a moth repellent. PAHs increase the risk of cancer; damage the immune, nervous and reproductive systems; and can harm developing fetuses.
7
Samples
0
Samples exceeding legal limit (MCL)
0
Samples exceeding
health guidelines
Testing results - average by year
Year | Average result | Samples taken | Detections | Range of results |
---|---|---|---|---|
2014 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2015 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2016 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2017 | ND | 2 | 0 | ND |
2018 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
2019 | ND | 1 | 0 | ND |
ppb = parts per billion
All test results
Date | Lab ID | Result |
---|---|---|
2014-12-30 | AC75970 | ND |
2015-10-28 | AD12004 | ND |
2016-11-03 | AD56468 | ND |
2017-09-27 | AD98330 | ND |
2017-09-27 | AD98387 | ND |
2018-11-20 | AE46689 | ND |
2019-09-16 | AE83628 | ND |